Sharing Connections Inc

Sharing Connections Inc Share good things with good people. Tonight, everyone eats at a table and sleeps in a bed. SCFB staff works closely with referring partner organizations.

SCFB operates out of a 14,000 square foot warehouse and distributes donated furniture and household items to more than 11,000 individuals annually. Families served receive over $2,500, on average, of furniture, household items and clothing. Organizations such as domestic violence shelters, housing organizations, food pantries, schools, veteran, and teen parent organizations refer clients to SCFB a

fter they have determined the need for beds, cribs, furniture and other household items. Fitting with the vision of SCFB, distribution of cribs and beds for children is a major focus of our programming. The families served by SCFB include the previously homeless, unemployed and working poor, veterans, victims of domestic violence, immigrants, individuals with mental or physical disabilities, victims of fire, flood and natural disasters, etc. They have housing, but are faced with the harsh reality that their “home” is empty or severely under-furnished – without cribs and beds for the children, a table, chairs and dishes to share meals, or even a sofa to sit on and relax. Our clients have an average salary of approximately $12,400 a year for a family of four. After basic expenses such as rent, utilities, food and clothing are paid, there’s little if anything left for the common household furnishings most take for granted. These individuals and families must overcome many obstacles on their way to self-sufficiency. While volunteers play key roles in maintaining the organization of the warehouse, working with clients when they come to choose and pick-up their furniture and picking up furniture in nearby communities, we must fundraise to offset the associated expenses. Our volunteers are a major source of support providing the equivalent of almost 5 full-time staff. As a result, we are able to keep our staff and administrative cost at 5% of the organizational budget.

There’s something special about a Sunday dinner table – the kind where food is passed, stories are shared, and everyone ...
05/30/2026

There’s something special about a Sunday dinner table – the kind where food is passed, stories are shared, and everyone feels like they belong.

At Cadence Kitchen & Co., that is exactly what we are creating.

Sunday Suppers is our way of slowing down, gathering together, and celebrating the community that has supported us from day one. It’s about gratitude. It’s about connection. It’s about the simple joy of sitting down with good people and a comforting meal.

This is a family-style experience meant to bring people together. Neighbors meeting neighbors. Friends reconnecting. Families sharing time. And all the feel goods of sharing a good meal for a good cause. Because at the heart of everything we do.. is community.

For our June 14th dinner, we warmly welcome Sharing Connections.
Please make reservation https://resy.com/cities/chicago-il/venues/cadence-kitchen-and-co/events/the-cadence-table-welcomes-sharing-connections-2026-06-14?date=2026-05-16&seats=1

*A percentage of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Sharing Connections organization

Sharing Connections is currently in need of the following household items for local families in need:🛏 Queen bedding🍽 Di...
05/22/2026

Sharing Connections is currently in need of the following household items for local families in need:

🛏 Queen bedding
🍽 Dishes
🍴 Utensils
🍳 Pots & pans
🪑 Dressers

Donations can be dropped off during our hours of operation:
📅 Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📅 Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Please note: Sharing Connections will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Thank you for supporting our community and helping neighbors in need! 💙

It started with one crib. Now, every 73 minutes, a family in Northern Illinois receives the furniture they need to feel ...
05/21/2026

It started with one crib. Now, every 73 minutes, a family in Northern Illinois receives the furniture they need to feel safe, stable, and at home.

This spring, we're celebrating 40 years of furnishing hope, and we need your help to reach $10,000 by June 15th.

Veterans. Survivors of domestic violence. Families rebuilding after disaster. Your gift keeps hope moving.

👉 Donate today: https://www.sharingconnections.org/donate

Prefer to give monthly? Join our 40 for 40 program — 40 donors, $40/month — and help build the next 40 years.

Do you have a high school student who is looking to volunteer this summer? Sharing Connections is looking for volunteer...
05/19/2026

Do you have a high school student who is looking to volunteer this summer? Sharing Connections is looking for volunteers anytime during our hours of operation Monday - Friday, 9am-3pm and Saturday, 9am-12pm. Students must be 14 years old to volunteer without an adult present. 12-13 year old students can volunteer when accompanied by an adult.
Please visit our website to fill out an application https://www.sharingconnections.org/volunteer

There’s something special about a Sunday dinner table – the kind where food is passed, stories are shared, and everyone ...
05/19/2026

There’s something special about a Sunday dinner table – the kind where food is passed, stories are shared, and everyone feels like they belong.

At Cadence Kitchen & Co., that is exactly what we are creating.

Sunday Suppers is our way of slowing down, gathering together, and celebrating the community that has supported us from day one. It’s about gratitude. It’s about connection. It’s about the simple joy of sitting down with good people and a comforting meal.

This is a family-style experience meant to bring people together. Neighbors meeting neighbors. Friends reconnecting. Families sharing time. And all the feel goods of sharing a good meal for a good cause. Because at the heart of everything we do.. is community.

For our June 14th dinner, we warmly welcome Sharing Connections.
Please make reservation https://resy.com/cities/chicago-il/venues/cadence-kitchen-and-co/events/the-cadence-table-welcomes-sharing-connections-2026-06-14?date=2026-05-16&seats=1

*A percentage of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Sharing Connections organization

Forty years ago, one crib changed everything.In 1986, Leeanne McGrath handed a young, struggling mother a crib — and Sha...
05/15/2026

Forty years ago, one crib changed everything.

In 1986, Leeanne McGrath handed a young, struggling mother a crib — and Sharing Connections was born. Since then, we've served more than 268,000 individuals across Northern Illinois, because we believe every child deserves to sleep in a bed and every family deserves to gather around a table.

This spring, we're asking you to help us write the next chapter.

Every 73 minutes, another family receives life-changing furniture assistance through Sharing Connections. Veterans. Survivors of domestic violence. Families rebuilding after disaster. None of it happens without community like you.

Help us raise $10,000 by June 15th. A gift of any size keeps our warehouse stocked, our volunteers moving, and our neighbors sleeping in beds tonight.

Want to make an even bigger impact? Join our 40 for 40 program — 40 monthly donors giving $40/month — and help build a sustainable foundation for the next 40 years.

👉 Donate today: https://www.sharingconnections.org/donate

To our incredible volunteers,Thank you for being the heart of Sharing Connections. Your compassion, generosity, and dedi...
05/13/2026

To our incredible volunteers,
Thank you for being the heart of Sharing Connections. Your compassion, generosity, and dedication bring comfort, dignity, and hope to families and individuals throughout our community every single day.
Because of you, empty spaces become homes, challenges become opportunities, and people facing difficult times are reminded that they are not alone. Whether you give your time sorting donations, picking up furniture, helping families, or supporting our mission behind the scenes, your impact reaches far beyond what words can express.
We are deeply grateful for your kindness, your service, and the hope you help furnish each day. Together, we are building stronger homes, stronger connections, and a stronger community.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Sharing Connections Staff

Sharing Connections has a table at the Village of Downers Grove Volunteer Fair! We will be here from 9:30-11:30am today...
04/23/2026

Sharing Connections has a table at the Village of Downers Grove Volunteer Fair! We will be here from 9:30-11:30am today!

DOWNERS GROVE TOWNSHIP CENTER
4341 SARATOGA AVE, DG IL 60515

What a night! Sharing Connections Co****le for a Cause was a huge success!A big thank you to our incredible sponsor, Cor...
04/21/2026

What a night! Sharing Connections Co****le for a Cause was a huge success!
A big thank you to our incredible sponsor, Cornerstone National Bank & Trust, for helping make it all possible. We are grateful for the support and everyone who came out to connect, compete, and give back! TOGETHER, We Furnish Hope!

Congratulations to our 1st Place Winners of Sharing Connections Inagural Co****le for a Cause!!!
04/21/2026

Congratulations to our 1st Place Winners of Sharing Connections Inagural Co****le for a Cause!!!

Address

5111 Chase Avenue
Downers Grove, IL
60515

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+16309710565

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